TNPSC Group 1 2025: Prelims Answer Key Soon, Result, Cutoff, Mains Exam Date Out

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims Answer Key Soon ! The prelims exam was held on June 15, 2025. You can expect the answer key to be out in the last week of June/first week of July 2025. Following this, the result and category wise cutoff marks will be released in August 2025. You are advised to keep checking the details to not miss out on nay of the events. You will be required to enter your login details to access the result and cut off marks from the official website tnpsc.gov.in

The ones who pass the Prelims exam will be further called for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2025. The schedule for the mains paper has not been released yet, however, based on the past year trends it is expected that the mains paper will be held in November 2025. You are advised to start preparing for the mains paper irrespective of awaiting the pre results.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts TNPSC examinations yearly to recruit different posts in the public sector in Tamil Nadu. Every year the commission announces a Recruitment Planner on its official website, which lists all the information regarding the forthcoming exams.

About TNPSC Group 1

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, or TNPSC, conducts TNPSC Group 1, TNPSC Group 2, TNPSC Group 4, TNPSC Recruitment, and TNPSC CESE examinations. Of the four examinations conducted by TNPSC, TNPSC Group 1 has posts with better pay and higher positions. TNPSC Group 1 Exam is organised for posts like Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police and a few others.

Most of these posts are district-level Officer Posts as they oversee the management activities of the district. According to their performance, these TNPSC Group 1 positions also have a chance of being promoted to the IFS, and IAS Officer level.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Highlights

Some significant facts related to this exam are mentioned in the table below for your reference

Exam Name	TNPSC Group 1
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Stages	Prelims & Mains
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Duration	Prelims & Mains - 3 hours
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Negative Marking	No negative marking

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam Date

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2025 is announced by the commission along with the official notice on the website tnpsc.gov.in. You are advised to check and mark the dates for your reference.

Events	Dates
TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025	1st April 2025
TNPSC Group 1 Apply Online 2025	1st April 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	30th April 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee	30th April 2025 (11:59 pm)
Modification Window	5th to 7th May 2025 (11:59 pm)
TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2025	5th June 2025
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 2025	15th June 2025
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025	June 2025

You must regularly check the TNPSC official website for the latest updates about TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam Dates.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Vacancy

The vacancy has been announced for 70 seats only. As per the TNPSC Group 1 Notification 2025, the posts availabe are of Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), Assistant Director of Rural Development, and District Employment Officer. The detailed division of seats as per the categories are shared below.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Application Process

TNPSC Group 1 application process commenced on Apr 1, 2025. You could complete the application process before Apr 30, 2025. The admit card will be issued only to those who have registered and paid the application form fee. The first step involves your One-Time Registration (OTR), and the second step is to fill out the application form.

How to Register for TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam?

The detailed step-by-step process to register for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is below.

• Step 1: You have to go to the official website of the TNPSC.
• Step 2: Complete the One Time Registration [OTR].
• Step 3: There is a one-time fee of INR 150 for Time Registration (OTR). Once you have made registration on OTR, it is valid for the next 5 years. You shall not be required to pay the fee again.
• Step 4: Before making a one-time registration, you must scan images of your valid Photograph, Signature, and Certificate to be uploaded.
• Step 5: The ones who have done their OTR can use their login ID and password to log into their TNPSC account to create their dashboard. You cannot create more than one Registration ID in the OTR.
• Step 6: Please note that OTR is not an application for any post. It is merely a way to collect necessary information from applicants and provide the dashboard.

How to Apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025?

To apply for different TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam posts, you can follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Click on “Apply” on the respective recruitment notification on the TNPSC website using the Username and Password created at the time of OTR.
• Step 2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form with absolute care, as once the application form is submitted, no changes or modifications can be made.
• Step 3: Upload the relevant documents according to the guidelines specified.
• Step 4: Once the submission is done, the candidate can save or print their application in PDF format. By logging into their account, you can download their application and print it if and when necessary.
• Step 5: The application fee is INR 100 for prelims exam, and INR 200 for the mains paper.
• Step 6: The payment can be done using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking. You can also make the payment offline via HDFC Bank or State Bank of India within 2 days from the online application submission date by choosing the option in the online application.

TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment Apply Online Link 2025

You can click on the link shared below to apply for the concerned exams.

Particulars	Download Link
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Apply Online 2025	Closed
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Apply Online 2025	Available Soon

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Eligibility Criteria

You must check the eligibility criteria before registering and appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 exam 2025. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission sets the eligibility criteria in terms of academic qualifications, age limit, physical qualification, local language knowledge etc. The criteria for the TNPSC Group 1 exam differ category-wise. You can check the detailed criteria below.

TNPSC Group 1 Academic Qualification

• The minimum academic qualification for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation in any stream, i.e. you must hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university.
• You should have acquired the minimum qualification in the order of the studies as X + XII/HSC + UG Degree or its equivalent + UG Degree from any recognised University/Institution.
• It is necessary to have sufficient knowledge of the Tamil Language.
• Who have appeared for their final examination are also allowed to appear under the condition that you must obtain evidence of passing the degree exam at the time of uploading the documents for the Group 1 TNPSC Mains Exam. Failing to do so, you will not be allowed.
• The ones who have cleared their final examination of MBBS or any Medical Examination but have not finished their internship are granted to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Preliminary Examination.
• The ones applying for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police [Cat. I] and District Officers (Fire and Rescue Services) must have certain physical qualifications that can be checked on the official notification.

TNPSC Group 1 Age Limit

The details of the age limit are as follows:

• TNPSC Group 1 has a lower age limit of 21 years and an Upper age limit of 32 years. Although the upper age limit for TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility may vary from category to category. The following depicts the upper age relaxation for different categories according to the posts.
• An ex-Serviceman who belongs to any of these categories, i.e. ST, SC/SC[A], BCM, BC, MBC/DC, and DW, are given an upper age limit concession of up to 53 years. The Ex-Serviceman in the “Others” category has up to 48 years of upper age limit.
• If an ex-serviceman has already been enrolled in any class service or category, they will not be able to receive any of the above-age concessions.
• Persons with disabilities have up to 10 years over and above the given maximum age stated below.

TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2025 Salary

TNPSC Group 1 provides generous payment for all the posts. They also offer amazing benefits and allowances along with a great initial salary. The initial salary for posts in TNPSC Group 1 2025 is around INR 56100. According to the TNPSC revised, the pay level is 22, and the salary range is from INR 56100 to INR 177500.

TNPSC Group 1 salary includes base salary and other allowances. Some of the posts offer Medical Allowance, City Compensation Allowance, HRA, and other allowances. These benefits and allowances may vary from post to post.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam Pattern

TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 comprises three steps: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Direct Interview.

The Prelims Exam exists purely for an initial evaluation. The marks in this examination do not count towards the final selection. The General Studies section will have questions in both English and Tamil.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2025

• TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims exam is objective type. It has only one paper consisting of two sections: the General Studies Section and the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test Section.
• The General Studies section in the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam is of Degree Standard. It comprises 150 questions in total. The Aptitude and Mental Ability section are of SSLC Standard, which comprises 50 questions.
• There are 200 questions in the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Preliminary exam.
• The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 90. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 120.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Highlights

Mode	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions/Objective
Number of Section	Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
Marks Allotted	General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75
Total Number of Questions	200
Duration	3 hours or 90 Minutes
TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims Exam Total Marks	300
Medium	Tamil and English
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme	No negative marking

 TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam

• After qualifying for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam, the selected candidates can appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam.
• TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam has three papers, each with 250 marks and an interview of 100 marks. This is a descriptive type exam, i.e. it is a written test.
• The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 255. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 340.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Highlights

Mode	Offline
Question Type	Subjective/Descriptive
Duration	3 hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Total Marks	850
Medium	Tamil and English

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Interview

• TNPSC Group 1 Interview will be conducted after the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam of 100 marks.
• The interview examines how fitting the candidate is for different administration positions in the Civil Services of Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 consists of subjects like science, current events, history, geography, etc., in the General Studies and Arithmetic, Reasoning topics section in the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

The chapters included in the TNPSC Goup 1 exam are as follows:

General Studies

• General Science
• Current Events
• Geography of India
• History and Culture of Media
• Indian Polity
• Indian Economy
• Indian National Movement
• History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
• Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Simplification
• Percentages
• HCF and LCM
• Ratio, Proportion
• Simple Interest, Compound Interest
• Area, Volume
• Time and Work
• Logical Reasoning
• Visual Reasoning
• Alpha-numeric Reasoning
• Number Series
• Puzzles, Dice

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

There are 3 papers in the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Mains Exam, so the syllabus differs along with the paper. The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Mains Exam is as follows.

Paper-I

• Modern History of India and Indian Culture
• Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
• General Aptitude and Mental Ability [SSLC Standard]

Paper-II

• Indian Polity and Emerging political trends across the world affecting India
• Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
• Tamil Society – its Culture and Heritage

Paper-III

• Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
• Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management
• Indian Economy – Current economic trends and the impact of the global economy on India

Candidates can find a detailed syllabus for both exams on the official notification released on the TNPSC website.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Important Books

General Studies is composed of a bunch of different subjects. There are many books available for the preparation of TNPSC Group 1. The following are the books that are a few of the most essential for the TNPSC Group 1 Preparation.

• Science – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
• History – 11 and 12 Standard Books
• Economics – 11 and 12 Books
• Geography – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
• Current Affairs – English, Tamil newspapers and Magazines

Apart from all the vital books mentioned above, the following are some other books candidates should study.

TNPSC Group 1 Books

• Indian Polity- M. Laxmikanth
• History of Modern India- Bipan Chandra
• A Brief History of Modern India- Spectrum
• Quantitative Aptitude- R.S. Agrawal
• General Knowledge- Arihant

Aside from these books, there are various practice books available online for both Prelims and Mains, which candidates can refer to.

How to Prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025?

Before starting the preparation, you must carefully read and understand the TNPSC Group 1 Exam syllabus. The syllabus is vast, and one can easily spend too much time on only one thing. The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 includes topics from Science, History, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, and much more. You can refer to different books from the school level for preparation.

Group 1 TNPSC Prelims Exam is objective. It is composed of two sections General Studies and Aptitude, whereas the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam has 3 different papers of descriptive nature. The Aptitude and Mental Ability sections are great for scoring, so you should practice as much as possible for this section.

For the Mains Exam, you should have a lot of practice for writing as it is descriptive. You should assess youself, find your strengths and weaknesses, and plan your preparation strategy accordingly.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Previous Year Question Papers

Once you have utilised all the books and practice books, you can start solving the previous year's question papers. Solving the question papers is extremely important when preparing for TNPSC Group 1 as it is a great way to analyse where you stand in terms of Exam Preparation.

You can find TNPSC previous question papers on the official website of TNPSC in PDF form. You can go on the website and download it. Question papers for Prelims and Mains Exams are available on the official TNPSC website.

TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2025

TNPSC Group 1 Call Letter 2025 for the Mains paper will be issued on the official website. The dates will be notified soon. The ones who do not bring the TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2025 will not be allowed inside the examination centre. Hence, you must bring the admit card along with the documents stated above on the exam day.

You can follow the below steps by visiting the official website to download the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Hall Ticket.

Details on TNPSC CCE Admit Card 2025

The TNPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2025 contains various details of the candidate and the exam centre. The details are given below.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll number
• Application number
• Exam centre venue
• Exam timing and date
• Name of the Papers
• Exam day guidelines

How to Download the TNPSC CCE 2025 Admit Card?

You can follow the step-by-step process to download the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Admit Card.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.
• Step 2: On the website's homepage, check the latest notification and click on the Link for "TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2025."
• Step 3: Enter the application number and date of birth. Click on Submit.
• Step 4: The TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2025 will be displayed on the screen. Check all the details present on the admit card.
• Step 5: Download the admit card and take the printout of the same.

Documents Required with TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2025

You must carry the following documents to the exam centre on the TNPSC Group 1 exam.

• A scanned copy of the TNPSC Group 1 2025 admit card.
• A Government-issued photo ID proof (such as an Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.). The ID card must be an original and non-expired one.
• Photograph used for the registration of the TNPSC Group 1 application form.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Exam Centers

When filling out the TNPSC Group 1 application form, you can choose between any of the given examination centres at their convenience. Once you choose the centre, it cannot be modified/changed under any circumstance. There are a total of 32 exam centres spread across Tamil Nadu for the preliminary exam.

You should note that the exam centres mentioned below are only for the prelims paper. The Mains Exam will be conducted in Chennai only.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Centres

Ariyalur	Madurai	Thiruvallur
Chennai	Nagapattinam	Thiruvannamalai
Chidambaram	Nagercoil	Thiruvarur
Coimbatore	Namakkal	Thoothukudi
Dharmapuri	Perambalur	Tiruchirappalli
Dindigul	Pudukkottai	Tirunelveli
Erode	Ramanathapuram	Tiruppur
Kancheepuram	Salem	Vellore
Karaikudi	Thanjavur	Villupuram
Karur	The Nilgiris [Udhagamandalam]	Virudhunagar
Krishnagiri	Theni	--

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Result

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Result 2025 will be declared on the website in July, 2025. The merit list contains the registered number of candidates selected provisionally for appointment by direct recruitment to the posts. 

How to Download the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Result?

To download the TNPSC Group 1 2025 Result, follow these steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Search for the link "COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (GROUP I SERVICES) (Final Results)."
• Step 3: Click on the Link.
• Step 4: Enter login credentials.
• Step 5: The screen will display the result.
• Step 6: Download the result and take the printout of the same.

TNPSC Group 1 2025 Answer Key

TNPSC Group 1 2025 answer key will be published on the official website soon. You will be able to download the answer key from the official website. Objections can be raised against the answer key.

You can find the TNPSC Group 1 2025 answer key links in the below table, when released.

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key Links

Exam	Answer Key Link
TNPSC Group 1 2025 Prelims Answer Key	To be announced

TNPSC Group 1 Expected Cut off 2025

The TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2025 was held recently on June 15, 2025. The ones who took the exam are advised to go through the TNPSC Group 1 expected cut off 2025 details shared below to get a tentative idea. The cut off marks are the minium marks required to pass the examination. The official TNPSC Group 1 cut off 2025 will be released category-wise on the website.

Category	Expected Cutoff
UR	145-158
BC	126-147
OBC	177-181
SC	107-131
ST	105-112

TNPSC Group 1 Cut Off Marks Deciding Factors

The TNPSC Group 1 Cut off 2025 will be based on a few factors. The details are as follows:

• The number of applicants giving the exam
• Total Vacancy
• Difficulty level of the exam
• Category
• Candidate’s Performance in each set

TNPSC Goup 1 Qualifying Marks 2025

The minimum marks to qualify for the exam are as follows:

Categories	TNPSC Group 1 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Others	120
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs	90

TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The TNPSC Group 1 marks 2019 is as follows:

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Cut off 2019
Category	Cut Off Marks
GT-General	204
GT-General PSTM	180
GT-General LV	142.5
GT-Women	192
GT-Women PSTM	171
GT-Women LD	145.5
BC-General	189
BC-General PSTM	159
BC-General LV	117
BC-Women	180
BC-Women PSTM	150
BCM-General	181.5
BCM-General PSTM	135
BCM-Women	163
MBC/DC-General	186
MBC/DC-General PSTM	168
MBC/DC-Women	175.5
MBC/DC-Women PSTM	156
SCA-General	177
SCA-Women	165
SCA-Women PSTM	119.5
SC-General	180
SC-General PSTM	162
SC-General LD	138
SC-Women	168
SC-Women PSTM	145.5
ST-General	160.5

TNPSC Contact Details

In case of any queries related to the TNPSC Group 1 exam, you can contact the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The details are given below.

• Address: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
• TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town,
• Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu, India
• Helpline Number: 1800 425 1002
• Official website: tnpsc.gov.in
• E-mail: contacttnpsc@gmail.com